Overall rating: 4.9041095 / 5 from 73 reviews.
This special limited edition double feature from Film Movement includes 'Onimasa' and 'Tokyo Bordello', both presented in stunning 4K restorations with new English subtitles. The set is limited to 2,000 units and comes with insightful commentaries and video essays by renowned scholars.
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"The selection showcases Gosha's late-career mastery of yakuza and period crime films, balancing brutal violence with tragic characters and striking visual style. Excellent restorations, thoughtful extras, and beautiful presentation make this an essential release for fans of Japanese genre cinema. ""
"Recently discovered Hideo Gosha through these FMC releases. Can't believe I hadn't found his work before. Great films and excited to check out more of his work. Love the artwork on these."
"Lives up to the slipcover artwork. Pulls you totally into another world, evocatively staged, powerfully acted and two great films in one purchase. This should be a big seller."
"For fans of “Three Outlaw Samurai,” “Violent Streets,” and the Samurai Wolf films. Another stellar set from Film Movement and Vinegar Syndrome with a nice booklet."
"This pack has two films with amazing leading ladies. This is definitely a departure from Gosha's usual fare, but it's enjoyable nonetheless. The transfers look great and the acting here is excellent. The special features help to build a deep appreciation for the films!"
"Hideo Gosha's films always manage to have a lasting effect on myself and these are no exceptions. More hard edged than you can imagine and can't wait to get my hands on more."
"Definitely one of the most underrate Japanese directors. My man Hideo has styles for days."
"Hideo Gosha is an underappreciated (in the west at least) master director and while these two later films are not his best work, they are still exceptional. Both films feature a commentary by Japanese cinema expert Jasper Sharp and video essays by Patrick Macias."
"The Courtesans & Criminals: The Underworld of Hideo Gosha boxset from Film Movement is a carefully curated tribute to one of Japan’s most distinctive genre filmmakers. Centered on the work of Hideo Gosha, the collection dives into his late-period exploration of the yakuza underworld and the lives of marginalized women, blending crime drama with historical texture. Gosha’s films stand out for their intense character focus, striking visual compositions, and a tone that oscillates between brutality and melancholy, offering a more human and often tragic perspective on figures usually confined to genre archetypes. What makes this set particularly compelling is how it frames Gosha’s work not just as genre cinema, but as a reflection of social hierarchies and moral ambiguity in Japanese history. The films included emphasize strong female protagonists—often courtesans navigating systems of power and exploitation—alongside criminals bound by codes that are steadily eroding. Film Movement’s presentation elevates these films with restored transfers and contextual extras, making the boxset both an accessible entry point for newcomers and a rewarding deep dive for collectors interested in overlooked corners of Japanese cinema."
"This box set is a real treat. ‘Tokyo Bordello’ is so visually stunning that I even bought the japanese Blu-ray a while back."
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